127th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1465 LR 2354(01)
An Act To Require the State To Adequately Pay for Emergency Medical Services
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Lajoie of Lewiston
Committee: Health and Human Services
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
FY 2015-16 FY 2016-17 Projections  FY 2017-18 Projections  FY 2018-19
Net Cost (Savings)
General Fund $0 $643,929 $636,248 $636,248
Appropriations/Allocations
General Fund $0 $643,929 $636,248 $636,248
Federal Expenditures Fund $0 $1,142,281 $1,149,962 $1,149,962
Revenue
Federal Expenditures Fund $0 $1,142,281 $1,149,962 $1,149,962
Fiscal Detail and Notes
The Department of Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $643,929 in fiscal year 2016-17 to increase reimbursement for ambulance services to the Medicare allowable rate. Federal Expenditures Fund allocations will also be required for the FMAP match.